The perfect action scene needs combat, gore, and at least one actor going through a window. Here’s how I shot a scene with all these ingredients, from making the special effects to shooting and editing the footage. Read more »

If your green conscience can’t bear to toss out wrapping paper that’s been used only once (or twice), weave it into a snazzy pattern to cover a new gift. Or further emphasize the “reuse” part of “reduce, reuse, recycle” by weaving direct mail, bills, maps, receipts, or any other random... Read more »